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'''Yingkiong''' is a town and the administrative headquarter of [[Upper Siang district]] in the [[Northeast India]]n state of [[Arunachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://districts.nic.in/districtsdetails.php?sid=AR&disid=AR010|title=Upper Siang {{!}} Arunachal Pradesh {{!}} DISTRICTS OF INDIA|website=districts.nic.in|language=EN|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> It is a small town located {{Convert|250|km|mi|abbr=}} north of [[Itanagar]], the capital of the state<ref name=":0">http://dcmsme.gov.in/dips/Dist-Profile-Upper-Siang.pdf</ref> and {{Convert|1|km|mile}} east of the River Siang.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/28.6410969,95.0176618/28.6402864,95.0261974/@28.6419987,95.0206179,17z/am=t?shorturl=1|title=Unnamed Road to Unnamed Road|website=Unnamed Road to Unnamed Road|language=en|access-date=2019-06-14}}</ref> According to the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Census]], the town has a total population of 8,573 persons.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298497|title=Census, Govt of India - Yingkiong|year=2011}}</ref>

== History ==
The district of Upper Siang (where Yingkiong is located) was a division of the [[East Siang district]] until 1995, then it split from East Siang district as a separate administrative district North-west of Pasighat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pasighat to Yingkiong|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Pasighat,+791102/Yingkiong+791002/@28.4287891,94.8048081,9.25z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x373f96c3a0c72f09:0x2a6b8445d41d326c!2m2!1d95.3259629!2d28.0618646!1m5!1m1!1s0x376aab0ed1e62679:0x4a2c26f253a3cdef!2m2!1d95.0364522!2d28.6235847|access-date=2020-08-22|website=Pasighat to Yingkiong|language=en}}</ref> The administrative district [[Upper Siang district|Upper Siang]] is as old as the period when [[Arunachal Pradesh]] was a region independent of British occupation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=History {{!}} DISTRICT UPPER SIANG {{!}} India|url=https://uppersiang.nic.in/history/|access-date=2020-08-22|language=en-US}}</ref> The region was not brought under administrative control of the [[British Raj|British]] or other powers until the [[Anglo-Burmese Wars|Anglo-Burmese war]] of 1826-1861.Post the Anglo-Burmese war followed by signing of [[Treaty of Yandabo]]o between Burma and the British expeditionary forces, Burma ceded the North-Eastern region of Assam,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/archive/lest-we-forget-the-burmese-invasions-of-assam1817-1826/|title=LEST WE FORGET: The Burmese Invasions of Assam (1817-1826)|website=TNT-The NorthEast Today |date=2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190411185020/https://thenortheasttoday.com/archive/lest-we-forget-the-burmese-invasions-of-assam1817-1826/ |archive-date=11 April 2019 |url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Cachar district|Cachar]], and Manipur,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iitg.ac.in/rcilts/phaseI/his_mnmo.html|title=RCILTS, IIT Guwahati|website=www.iitg.ac.in|access-date=2019-04-11}}</ref> to the British.<ref>http://www.ide.go.jp/library/English/Publish/Download/Jrp/pdf/133_5.pdf</ref> However, the British control had not extended to the state of Arunachal Pradesh as a whole, as the British only annexed land up to [[Pasighat]] in the [[East Siang district|East Siang]], Arunachal Pradesh. In 1911, post the Anglo-Abor wars, the British gained administrative control of Upper Siang and as a result the district fell under the administrative control of the Assistant Political Officer stationed at [[Sadiya]] in Assam during the period. Some prominent Assistant Political Officer are Francis Jack Needham who was appointed in 1882,<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pL_GfLfK3lYC&q=francis&pg=PA52|title=Report on the Administration of North East India|date=1984|publisher=Mittal Publications|language=en}}</ref> and Noel Williamson who was assassinated by locals of Komsing village in East Siang district.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/forgotten-fighter-of-arunachal-work-on-promised-memorial-yet-to-begin/cid/272232|title=Forgotten fighter of Arunachal - Work on promised memorial yet to begin|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenortheasttoday.com/archive/northeast-indias-5-unforgettable-freedom-fighters/|title=Northeast India's 5 unforgettable freedom fighters|website=TNT-The NorthEast Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-26}}</ref>

[[File:Yingkiong Town.jpg|thumb|View of ([[National Highway 513 (India)|NH-513]]) Yingkiong ]]

== Geography ==
The topography of Yingkiong is characterised by hilly terrains and river valleys.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Arunachal/UPPER%20SIANG.pdf |title=Ground Water Information Booklet. Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh |date=September 2013}}</ref> The town sits at an elevation of {{cvt|200|m|ft}} above sea level. Yingkiong is surrounded by hills, and the Siang River flows on its west. [[Tuting]], Singging, and Bishing towns lie north of Yingkiong, geographically close to Indo-China border. Simong, Gobuk, [[Puging]], Pangkang, Gette, Moying, Bomdo, Likor, and [[Millang]], are some of the villages and hamlets that surround Yingkiong.

== Climate ==
Yingkiong has a relatively warm and humid [[Subtropics|subtropical]] climate. The highest recorded temperature in Yingkiong is 39 °C during summer, and 4 °C in winter.<ref name="cgwb.gov.in">http://cgwb.gov.in/District_Profile/Arunachal/UPPER%20SIANG.pdf</ref> The highest recorded annual rainfall of Yingkiong is 3116 mm.<ref>{{Cite book|title=Managing natural resources : focus on land and water : felicitation volume in honour of Professor R.L. Dwivedi|others=Dwivedi, R. L., 1924-, Misra, H. N. (Harikesh N.), 1945-|isbn=9788120349339|location=Delhi|oclc=893309586|date = 13 March 2014}}</ref> The upper parts of the city receives snowfall for most of the year.

[[File:Snow_in_upper_Yingkiong_.jpg|thumb|Villagers trekking to upper region of Yingkiong town covered with snow for a major period of the year.]]

== Economy ==
The majority of Yingkiong households practices farming for basic livelihood,along with it fruits and vegetable cultivation are common for commercial purpose which is endorsed by local administration through MIDH (Mission For Integrated Development of Horticulture) a centrally sponsored scheme of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare,Government of India.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Horticulture {{!}} DISTRICT UPPER SIANG {{!}} India|url=https://uppersiang.nic.in/horticulture/|access-date=2020-10-11|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Home {{!}} Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)|url=https://midh.gov.in/|access-date=2020-10-11|website=midh.gov.in}}</ref> Of the gross 69 percent of households engaged in agriculture in Upper Siang, Yingkiong township has the highest number of urban agrarian households.<ref name="cgwb.gov.in"/> [[Jhum|Jhum cultivation]] (slash and burn) and [[Terrace Farming|terrace farming]] are the most common farming techniques. Rice, [[maize]] and [[millet]] are the main food crops. Cash crops like turmeric and [[sugarcane]] are commonly grown.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://agricoop.nic.in/agriculturecontingency/arunachal-pradesh?page=1|title=ARUNACHAL PRADESH {{!}} Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers Welfare {{!}} Mo A&FW {{!}} GoI|website=agricoop.nic.in|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref> Along with agricultural products, handicrafts such as woven bamboo stools known as "Murha" are commonplace at the market. Cultivation of seasonal fruits like oranges and pineapple are common, and during periods of favourable cultivation and surplus output, they are bulk transported for sale in local markets or outside the town in [[Pasighat]]. [[Fish farming|Pisciculture]] (Fish farming) is also common and it is promoted under centrally sponsored FFDA (Fish Farmer Development Agency) programme to generate employment for locals and revenue for the State.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://meenarun.nic.in/schemes.html|title=Department of Fisheries {{!}} Arunachal Pradesh|website=meenarun.nic.in|access-date=2019-02-13}}</ref> The [[Adi people|Adi tribe]] are remarked as skillful in making a distinct type of traditional basket called 'Egin'. It is used frequently by the locals for carrying household items like rice,dried woods and host of other edibles and farm produces.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sharma|first=Tika Prasad|date=October 2008|title=Ethnobotanical observations on Bamboos among Adi tribes in Arunachal Pradesh|url=http://www.niscair.res.in/sciencecommunication/researchjournals/rejour/ijtk/fulltextsearch/2008/October%202008/IJTK-Vol%207(4)-%20October%202008-%20pp%20594-597.htm|journal=Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge|volume= 7|issue=4|pages=594–597|via=Department of Botany, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam}}</ref> A variety of [[Black tea|Black]] and [[Red Tea]] called Siang Tea<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/SIANG-TEA-AND-INDUSTRIES-PVT-LTD/U01132AR1986PTC002622|title=SIANG TEA AND INDUSTRIES PVT LTD - Company, directors and contact details {{!}} Zauba Corp|website=www.zaubacorp.com|language=en|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> are also produced at Deki Tea estate at Ramsing Village for export and domestic consumption.<ref>http://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/6ec_dirEst/ec6_Arunachal%20Pradesh.pdf</ref>

== Demographics ==
According to 2011 [[2011 Census of India|census]] of the [[Government of India]], the town has a total population of 8,573 people. The male population was 4,381 and the female population 4,192, with 1,139 persons in the age group of 0 to 6. The total working population was 3,787 persons, with the male working population at 2,221 and the female working population at 1,566.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/pca|title=Census of India: Primary Census Abstract|website=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> The literacy rate of the region is 64%. The female literacy rate is 44.89% and the male literacy rate is 55%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/SearchDetails.aspx?Id=298497|title=Census of India: Search Details|website=censusindia.gov.in|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> It has a non-working population of 4,786 persons, mostly of dependent age. [[Adi language|Adi]] is the major [[dialect]] spoken in the area. The [[Hindi]] language is commonly used as a [[Lingua franca]] to communicate with people of diverse speech or with people who do not speak Adi.

== Religion ==
The following table shows the population by religion, according to the [[2001 Census of India|2001 census]].

{| class="wikitable"
|
|'''Total Population'''
|'''Hinduism'''
|'''Islam'''
|'''Christianity'''
|'''Sikhism'''
|'''Buddhist'''
|'''Jain'''
|'''Donyi-Polo'''
|'''Not Stated'''
|-
|'''Total Population'''
|6,540
|2,028
|198
|1,061
|4
|117
|0
|3,075
|57
|}

== Culture ==
===Festivals===

The locals of Yingkiong celebrate the Solung,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2018/09/03/cs-visits-upper-siang-attends-solung-festival/|title=CS visits Upper Siang, attends Solung festival |website= The Arunachal Times |language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> Aran (Unying-Aran), Etor,<ref name="Mishra 2016">{{cite journal |last1=Mishra |first1=B.P. |last2=Kumawat |first2=M.M. |last3=Kumar |first3=Naresh |last4=Riba |first4=Toge |last5=Kumar |first5=Sanjeev |title=Significance of Aran Festival for Rodent Management by Adi Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh |journal=Journal of Global Communication |date=2016 |volume=9 |issue=1 |pages=15 |doi=10.5958/0976-2442.2016.00004.5 |issn=0974-0600}}</ref> Siang River Darshan and [[Mopin]] festivals.

* [[File:Tapu War dance.jpg|thumb|Tapu ( a typical aggressive posturing by male members of Adi tribe ) during Aran festival staging the war cry dance during actual tribe wars done as a 'warm up' before the real armed conflict.]]'''Solung''' festival is celebrated for agriculture and good harvest, prevalent among the Adi community are various myths, stories, faiths and beliefs about the origin of the Solung festivity. Generally celebrated mid August–September, the date for the festival is fixed by the village council called 'Kebang'.<ref name="cgwb.gov.in" /> Sometimes, the 'Gam' (village headman) fixes the date in consultation with other leaders of the village. On the day, villagers prepare rice-beer ('[[Apong]]'). Fresh vegetables and plenty of meats are also stored for the occasion.
* '''Aran (Unying Aran)''' is a new year festival of the Adi community celebrated in the districts of [[East Siang district|East]] and [[Upper Siang district|Upper Siang]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2018/03/09/unying-aran-celebrated-with-traditional-fervor/|title=Unying Aran celebrated with traditional fervor |website= Arunachal Times |access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> It marks the arrival of the [[Spring (season)|spring season]]. During the festival, male elders of the village perform the Bari dance, and young boys and girls performs the Yakjong dance. The dances narrate the stories of the origin of the festival, and they also pray for good health and prosperity of the people.
* '''Etor''' festival is celebrated on May 15 by Adi tribes of East and Upper Siang. Etor literally means 'fence' since it is related to protection of crops by fencing cultivated lands and earlier local bovine ([[Gayal|Mithuns]]) were kept protected using fencing in large fields.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Cultural fiesta in the "Island of peace" Arunachal Pradesh|last1=Pathak |first1=Guptajit |date=2008|publisher=Mittal Publications|last2=Gogoi |first2=Raju|isbn=978-8183242318|location=New Delhi, India|oclc=277280040}}</ref> Huge feast and offerings are made to gods and is celebrated to begin the annual agricultural cycle of the community<ref name="Mishra 2016" />
* [[File:Siang River Festival,Upper Siang.jpg|thumb|Tribal women performing traditional welcome dance (Ponung) as a part of Siang River festival.]]'''Siang River''' festival, previously known as the Brahmaputra Darshan Festival, was later rechristened ''Siang River Festival''. After 2005, Yingkiong, Tuting, and Pasighat were chosen as the places to conduct this festival of Communal Harmony.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nelive.in/arunachal-pradesh/art-culture/famous-festivals-arunachal-pradesh|title=Famous Festivals Of Arunachal Pradesh|date=2018-07-04|work=Nelive|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref>

== Transport ==

The town is connected to the rest of the country and Arunachal Pradesh via [[National Highway 513 (India)|National Highway 513]] (NH-513) and NH-52 from [[Pasighat]] (126 km) to [[Itanagar]] (392 km). Modes of transport include sumo (taxi) services and APSTs (Arunachal Pradesh State Transport) bus services.<ref name=tr1/> Gelling-Tuting-Yingkiong-Pasighat strategic [[India-China Border Roads]] connects it [[Line of Actual Control]] (LAC) in the north at Gelling circle HQ which is also an [[Indo-Tibetan Border Police|ITBP]] station.

In January 2019, Gandhi Bridge - a 300 meter long [[Cable-stayed bridge|cable stayed suspension foot-bridge]], was constructed over the [[Brahmaputra River]] to connect the Tuting town on the eastern bank to the road to Tuting-Gelling on the western bank, thus reducing 40 km travel distance for 20,000 residents of nearby villages.<ref>[https://www.deccanherald.com/national/longest-suspension-bridge-near-712412.html Longest suspension bridge near China border], Deccan Derald, 11 jan 2019.</ref>

Earlier aerial connectivity was limited to [[Mohanbari Airport]] in Dibrugarh.<ref name=tr1>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Dibrugarh+Airport,+Mohanbari,+Assam+786012/Yingkiong,+791002/@27.9968961,94.4623071,9z/am=t/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x37409f0a988ccddb:0x52d3689326f31d52!2m2!1d95.0159356!2d27.485766!1m5!1m1!1s0x376aab0ed1e62679:0x4a2c26f253a3cdef!2m2!1d95.0364522!2d28.6235847!3e0?shorturl=1|title=Dibrugarh Airport to Yingkiong|website=Dibrugarh Airport to Yingkiong|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/north-east/aai-sees-potential-in-dibrugarh-airport/cid/1416205|title=AAI sees potential in Dibrugarh airport|website=www.telegraphindia.com|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref> In 2018, a newly built [[Pasighat Airport]] was operationalised in Pasighat town,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/arunachals-first-commercial-flight-lands-at-pasighat-airport/articleshow/64271968.cms|title=Arunachal's first commercial flight lands at Pasighat airport - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> which is currently the nearest airport to reach Yingkiong. There is direct aerial connectivity to Yingkiong through the helicopter services which are available from Pasighat, [[Itanagar]] and from Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/civil-aviation/|title=Civil Aviation – Government of Arunachal Pradesh|website=www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref> There are two [[heliport]]s in the town, one near Siang and the other opposite of the District Collector office in Yingkiong that facilitates helicopter landing services.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/Helipad+Yingkiong/@28.6333039,95.0233992,17z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x376aab2b3b122a25:0x9816f9f9d8ae834c!8m2!3d28.6333039!4d95.0255879?shorturl=1|title=Helipad Yingkiong|website=Helipad Yingkiong|language=en|access-date=2019-06-09}}</ref>

The nearest railway station is 165 km south at [[Murkongselek railway station|Murkongselek]] in the [[Jonai]] District of Assam.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indiarailinfo.com/departures/murkongselek-mzs/872|title=Murkongselek Station - 3 Train Departures NFR/Northeast Frontier Zone - Railway Enquiry|last=Shah|first=Jay|website=indiarailinfo.com|access-date=2018-09-20}}</ref> to connect Yingkiong town via Pasighat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=jan2510/State10|title=The Assam Tribune Online|last=Trade|first=TI|website=www.assamtribune.com|access-date=2018-09-20}}</ref>

== Tourism ==
[[File:Tuting monastery -.jpg|thumb|Palyul Monastery in Upper Siang|alt=]]
[[File:Gandhi bridge.jpg|thumb|220x220px|Gandhi Bridge( a makeshift swinging bridge) over the Siang river, made of cane and bamboo.it is a major tourist attraction across Siang river]]
Notable tourist spots in and around the town:

* Jengging-Yingkiong Circuit — a small town and trekking site, situated at a distance of approximately {{cvt|20|km|mi}}.
*[[Mouling National Park]] — created in 1982, the park has abundant [[flora]] and [[Fauna of India|fauna]] including [[red panda]], [[hoolock gibbon]]s, tigers, [[wild water buffalo]], panther, elephant, [[Indian hog deer|hog deer]], [[Muntjac|barking deer]], [[sambar deer]], and python.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://natureconservation.in/mouling-national-park-complete-detail-updated/|title=Mouling National Park - complete detail|date=2018-09-12|work=NatureConservation.in|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref>
*Palyul Gompa — a sacred Buddhist temple, located in Tuting,<ref>{{cite book |title=Census of India 2011. Arunachal Pradesh. District Census Handbook. Upper Siang. Village and Town Directory |date=2011 |publisher=Directorate of Census Operations, Arunachal Pradesh |page=vii |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/12/1208_PART_A_DCHB_UPPER%20SIANG.pdf}}</ref> roughly {{cvt|300|km|mi}} from Yingkiong towards the North.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/tuting/tuting/ps50310198.cms|title=Tuting|last=Roy|first=Sushobhan|work=Times of India Travel|access-date=2018-09-19}}</ref>
* Tuting-Geling Singha Triangle — the ''<nowiki/>'Pemako Zone''<nowiki/>' of the Tibetan form of [[Buddhism]];<ref>{{cite web |title=Pasighat-Jengging-Yingkiong-Tuting |url=http://www.arunachaltourism.com/packages3_2.php |website=Arunachal Tourism |access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> it lies amidst natural lakes,close to the Indo-China border.
* Gandhi Bridge — a hanging bridge over river [[Brahmaputra River|Siang]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://arunachalobserver.org/2017/11/23/gandhi-bridge-speeded-become-functional-soon/|title=Gandhi Bridge speeded up to become functional soon |date=2017-11-23|work=Arunachal Observer|access-date=2018-09-20}}</ref> made of cane<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arunachalgovernor.nic.in/pr/pr050410a.htm|title=Governor on Gandhi Bridge|website=The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh |access-date=2018-09-20}}</ref> and timber, on the way to Tuting and Moying.
* Ekodumbeng-Ruitala — a region famous for [[tuber]]-root like poisonous aconite used for hunting game; animals sighted here include the [[Takin|Gnu goat]], [[musk deer]], and various bird species.<ref name="Uppersiang">{{Cite web|url=https://uppersiang.nic.in/places-of-interest/|title=Places of Interest |website= District Upper Siang, Government of Arunachal Pradesh |access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref> This place also hold religious significance for followers of Buddhism as these region is also called Riu Tala-(Amlokeshwara) meaning a Paradise.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arunachaltours.com/pemako-trek.php|title=Yangsang Pemako |website=Arunachal Tours|access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mynortheastindia.com/all-programs/ruitala-trek-arunachal-pradesh/|title=Ruitala Trek, Arunachal Pradesh |website= My North East India |access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
* [[File:Pekimodi.jpg|thumb|Pekimodi Village near Mariyang town largely untouched by modern development projects.]]Mariyang-Pekimodi — home to native tribes of Upper Siang called Pasi, [[Padam people|Padam]], Dalbing, [[Millang]] at a distance of {{cvt|50|km|mi}} southeast of Yingkiong is the small town of Mariyang, situated at the confluence of the Yammeng and Yamne rivers. Damroh village (located here) is the largest village in the Upper Siang district.<ref name="Uppersiang" /> This region is known for sightings of aircraft wreckage of United States lost in 1944 during the Second World War.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/web-exclusive/story/us-military-team-in-arunachal-pradesh-to-investigate-wwii-wreckage-32275-2008-10-25|title=US military team in Arunachal Pradesh to investigate WWII wreckage|first=Sandeep |last=Unnithan |work=India Today |date=October 25, 2008 |access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.in/2016/12/20/more-world-war-ii-remains-found-in-arunachal-pradesh_a_21632188/|title=More World War II Remains Found In Arunachal Pradesh|date=2016-12-21|website=HuffPost India |access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref>
* [[File:TsitA.jpg|thumb|View of sacred Tsitapuri Lake in Upper Siang]]Tsitapuri Circuit — pilgrimage site amidst serene lakes and mountains, covered with snows throughout the year.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xploreunxplored.com/tag/tuting/|title=Tuting |website=Explore The Unexplored |access-date=2019-03-18}}</ref> It is considered as one of the dwelling abode of [[Rinpoche|Holy Guru Rinpoche]] .It has around 108 lakes.Lake Dhankosa is the most well known among them.<ref>http://www.bhutanstudies.org.bt/publicationFiles/JBS/JBS_Vol34/6.The%20Founder%20of%20Lamaism%20in%20Tibet.pdf</ref> Followers of Buddhism hold popular belief that here anyone with pure heart witness different sacred wild animals.<ref name="uppersiang.nic.in">{{Cite web|title=Places of Interest {{!}} DISTRICT UPPER SIANG {{!}} India|url=https://uppersiang.nic.in/places-of-interest/|access-date=2020-10-12|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Nay Dewakota- The word ''Dewakota'' translate to 'Abode of God' Nay means the 'Sacred Site' this place is nestled in a plateau flanked by Nyigong river approximately 40 kilometres ahead of Tuting Village in Upper Siang and owing to rough terrain this region is not accessible by motor vehicles.<ref name="uppersiang.nic.in"/> It is believed by devotees of Buddhism that in this sacred pilgrimage site Holy Guru Rinpoche has treasured holy scripts and sacred items yet to be discovered and deciphered,the place also houses numerous caves considered holy by Buddhist locals.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Can a Mystical Valley in Arunachal Pradesh Offer Enlightenment?|url=http://www.natgeotraveller.in/can-a-mystical-valley-in-arunachal-pradesh-offer-enlightenment/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Natgeotraveller}}</ref>

== Covid-19 ==
The town has so far reported multiple confirmed cases of [[COVID-19|covid-19]] infections. Among them were a student returnee from [[National Capital Region (India)|National Capital Region]] and the Health and Family Welfare Minister of Arunachal Pradesh who is a native of Yingkiong.The town has no covid-19 testing lab facility so far .<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-05-31|title=Arunachal Pradesh reports fourth COVID-19 case|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/east-and-northeast/arunachal-pradesh-reports-fourth-covid-19-case-843869.html|access-date=2020-09-15|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=Sentinel Digital|date=2020-09-15|title=Arunachal Health & Family Welfare Minister Alo Libang tests COVID positive - Sentinelassam|url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/arunachal-news/arunachal-health-family-welfare-minister-alo-libang-tests-covid-positive-501494|access-date=2020-09-15|website=www.sentinelassam.com|language=en}}</ref>

== Notable people ==
* [[Gegong Apang]] — served as Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for 22 years, making him the longest serving Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/congress-leader-gegong-apang-joins-bjp/article5709538.ece|title=Congress leader Gegong Apang joins BJP|date=2014-02-20|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-20|others=PTI|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is also the third-longest serving Chief Minister in India after [[Pawan Kumar Chamling]] of Sikkim<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pawan-kumar-chamling-becomes-longest-serving-chief-minister-surpassing-jyoti-basus-record/article23720589.ece|title=Pawan Kumar Chamling crosses Jyoti Basu's record as longest-serving Chief Minister|author=The Hindu Net Desk|date=2018-04-29|work=The Hindu|access-date=2018-09-20|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and [[Jyoti Basu]] of West Bengal as of 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://post.jagran.com/top-5-longest-serving-chief-ministers-in-india-1452153033|title=Top 5 longest serving Chief Ministers in India|work=Jagran Post|access-date=2018-09-20}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indias-longest-serving-cms/articleshow/63971053.cms|title=India's longest-serving CMs {{!}} India News - Times of India|last1=Apr 30|first1=TIMESOFINDIA COM {{!}} Updated|last2=2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-06-11|last3=Ist|first3=16:11}}</ref>
*[[Alo Libang]] — Minister, Health & Family Welfare, Social Welfare, Women & Child Development, Social Justice, Empowerment & Tribal Affairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.arunachalpradesh.gov.in/cabinet-ministers/|title=Cabinet Ministers|website=Arunachal Pradesh, Official State Portal|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-11}}</ref>
* [[Apur Bitin]] — IPS ([[Indian Police Service]]) IGP, Central Range, Arunachal Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arunpol.nic.in/meritorious.html|title=Recipient of Police Medal {{!}}{{!}} Arunachal Pradesh Police|website=arunpol.nic.in|access-date=2019-06-11}}</ref>
* [[Kishon Tekseng]] — [[Mount Everest|Everest]] [[Mountaineering|mountaineer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/itanagar/arunachal-duo-conquers-everest-without-sherpas/articleshow/64363467.cms|title=Arunachal duo conquers Everest without Sherpas - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-01-01}}</ref>
*[[Bani Danggen]] — author.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/version/36530135|title=The kebang : a unique indigenous political institution of the Adis|last=Danggen|first=Bani|date=2003|publisher=Delhi : Himalayan Publishers ; Itanagar : Sole distributers, B.D. Dist[r]ibuters & Book Sellers|edition= 1st|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abebooks.com/9788190372602/Comparative-Study-Bon-Religion-Ancient-8190372602/plp|title=9788190372602: A Comparative Study of Bon Religion of Ancient Tibet with Donyi Polo Faith of the Adis of Arunachal Pradesh - AbeBooks - Bani Danggen: 8190372602|website=www.abebooks.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-26}}</ref>
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== See also ==
* [[Upper Siang district]]
* [[Tuting]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* https://uppersiang.nic.in/
* http://arunachaltp.nic.in/yingkiong.html

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